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967-973 Golden Gate Ave

Western Addition, SF 94102 0770025 3 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 967-973 Golden Gate Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1960
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area6,013 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0770025
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Sentachi Kikuyo B Revocable
Mailing address
Kikuyo Sentachi 971 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
013097

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967 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
973 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
971 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 967-973 Golden Gate Avenue in the Western Addition was built in 1960, is owned by Sentachi Kikuyo B Revocable, and has undergone several significant renovations over its lifetime. Most notably, in 2009, the building received substantial maintenance work including dry rot repairs, siding replacement, and a complete reroofing project totaling over $38,000. Earlier improvements included window replacements in 2000 and vinyl siding installation in 1997. The building has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and incidents, with the most recent inspection in August 2023 noting issues with fire extinguishers that were subsequently corrected. While there have been several false alarms and minor cooking-related fires recorded between 2018 and 2023, none resulted in civilian injuries or significant damage.

The property has faced some maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly regarding exterior cleanliness, with multiple 311 calls in January 2025 related to garbage and debris on the property and surroundings, though many of these cases were resolved promptly. There is an open structural maintenance issue reported in September 2025. Historical records show the building has generally complied with major maintenance requirements, though there were some fire system certification violations noted in 2006-2007 at nearby addresses (935 Golden Gate Ave and 715-745 Gough St) that were resolved. The building's essential systems have received regular attention, with significant investment in basic infrastructure like roofing, siding, and window replacement over the years, suggesting ongoing maintenance commitment by the ownership.

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Risk rating

How 967-973 Golden Gate Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
54th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 77 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.5%
Moderate concern 21.6%
Severe concern 22.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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967-973 Golden Gate Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
311 Request Jul 01
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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